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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+Noon: Worcester restaurant closes temporarily because of vendor's positive test
+Noon: '[W]ear these things religiously for 30 days, we could kill the virus,'' Gov. Charlie Baker says
-Worcester restaurants say early closing time, curfew will hurt business - and may not help curb COVID-19
-UMass Memorial again restricting visitors, not allowing any for most COVID patients
-UMass Memorial giving $500 pandemic bonuses
-Worcester medical director Dr. Michael Hirsh says to 'downsize expectations' for family gatherings over the holidays
-Massachusetts reports 923 new cases, 12 additional deaths
-ICYMI: Several landlords, many with properties in Worcester area, agree to pause evictions
-ICYMI: Worcester begins process of moving 'Stop the Spread’ testing indoors, next clinic will be Thursday
-Commute & Travel (brought to you by Fuller RV): Family buys RV, travels country amid pandemic
-Shopping: Here’s how stores are changing Black Friday for the pandemic
Election Day 2020 (Latest Election News)
+6:30: The hardest working man in Worcester on Election Day
+6:30: Early voters fuel highest election turnout in Worcester in 44 years
+6:30: Red tide recedes a bit in Worcester County
+Noon: Joe Biden won these two Central Mass. towns by just one vote
+Noon: Why is it taking so long to count votes in the remaining states?
+Noon: How to talk politics with angry loved ones who disagree with you
-Presidential race too close to call
-Democrats losing paths to Senate control as GOP hangs on
-Mass. voters embrace auto repair question, reject voting reform
-Congressman Jim McGovern elected to 13th term
-Worcester courthouse announces early closure but city’s police chief says no violence expected
-Radio Worcester (13:57): City Manager Ed Augustus talks Election Day and new state Covid restrictions
-Election Night parties, another casualty of COVID
-ICYMI: Clark University experts to hold public Zoom forum today to discuss results
In The News
-Latest weather: Amazing stretch of November weather ahead
+6:30: Starting tonight! Plantation St. bridge in Worcester will be one-way for 12 weeks
+6:30: Weekslong investigation yields drugs, firearms, arrest of 10 from Worcester area
+6:30: Man deported from U.S. 4 times is arrested In Worcester
+Noon: Second of 2 "I am Worcester" photo shoots noon-2 p.m. today behind City Hall in Worcester
+Noon: City of Worcester seeks public comment on Green Worcester Strategic Plan
+Noon: Dunkin’ giving away free coffee on Wednesdays in November
-Do you know this man? Worcester police seek to ID suspect in carjacking, armed robbery
-After 2 seasons, Hulu cancels show filmed in and around Worcester
-Worcester woman arraigned on fraud charges
-Man arrested at house party in Clinton with firearm
-Miami group buys Worcester plaza with Price Chopper for $4 million
-Worcester is asked to fly Nipmuc Nation flag outside City Hall permanently
-Science LIVE brings virtual labs to area middle school students
-ICYMI: T&G's lawsuit against Worcester for police disciplinary records goes to court
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music & Live Streaming List by Jay Berman
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury group asking for gifts for seniors
-Cars: The whole team at Bertera Nissan looks forward to serving you
-Acclaimed young Russian pianist featured in Music Worcester concert
-CMS touts lower premiums and benefits of Medicare Advantage plans this year
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 15-year-old from Florida saves neighbor, his dog from house fire
-Meanwhile, in Wisconsin, trooper stops driver with snowmobile on top of car
-Latest obituaries | | Yesterday's highlights | | Today's horoscope
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:37). High of 57 today in Worcester
-Peak fall foliage is getting closer (3:31)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: State’s first cannabis lounge in Worcester to close, owner seeks new location and state license
+6:00: Worcester area voters head to polls for early voting
+6:00: Worcester councilor seeks community forum on Amazon drones
+6:00: Wachusett senior undergoes revolutionary spinal procedure to play football (3:07)
+6:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2026-27 highlights, NHL Week 3
-The "Mystery of the Stained Glass Window" continues to confound
-WPI research using A.I. to identify melanoma gets boost in international competition
-Bee Zee seeks approval for Southwest Cutoff gas station expansion
-Prosecution rests in Inoa retrial; alleged accomplice doesn’t testify
-Worcester's 10 biggest development opportunities
-Mayor Petty wants City Council to take stance on marijuana law
-Amazon drone deliveries, marijuana ballot question and street repairs on Worcester council agenda
-Shrewsbury calls for pause on Amazon drone delivery amid concerns
-Coat drive to distribute nearly 4,000 winter coats
-From public housing to homeownership in Worcester: Worcester Housing Authority programs changing narrative around affordable (2:36). Article
-Nativity School opens applications for upcoming year
-Community Media Day on Tuesday
-Mount Wachusett has been a popular Central Mass. destination for 150 years
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant celebrates 1 year on Park Ave.
-Multi-cuisine food hall Wonder opens in Worcester. How to get 50% off
-ICYMI: "Back to spending time together": The world of mahjong proves popular in Central Mass.
-A boy who struggled to be heard finds his voice—and a championship—in the waves
-Worcester addiction forum emphasizes housing, employment and support beyond treatment
-1 Worcester home’s power bill is $500. A half-mile away in Shrewsbury, it’s 70% lower
-Worcester man charged in $162,180 Mass. Health fraud
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: Halloween trick-or-treating 5 to 8
-Halloween in Holden next Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leominster schools tout massive improvement in state assessment
-Data centers, Flock cameras among key votes at Charlton Special Town Meeting
-Dudley man arrested after police execute warrants, seize stolen guns and drugs
-Harvard Sweet Boutique owner shares affection for confections with community
-Free overdose response training Tuesday in Shrewsbury
-Southbridge fire station nearing completion as $20 million project remains under budget
-Westborough Women's Club raises funds to help those battling childhood cancer
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
-Mass. bars can stay open an extra hour this Halloween. Here's why
>SHOWTIME: Wholesale Klezmer Band brings "Jewish Life in Song" to Southbridge
-100 FM The Pike (16:11): Steve Schirripa ("The Sopranos," "Blue Bloods") is bringing Willie Boy to Worcester
-Radio Worcester (16:17): Joel Hoekstra on Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s Worcester return
>OPINION: Scotia Hille: Omnibus bills enable opaque lawmaking
-Jay Kaufman: Complexity isn’t the issue. The Legislature’s dysfunction is
-WCCA-TV's Close To Home No. 612 (28:24): Carl Rushton, Part 2
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:00): Journalists' superpower and Worcester media in 2026
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:05): Ballot questions 1, 2 and 3, plus changing local media landscape
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Worcester priest
>SPORTS: Patriots beat Jets, 26-19, as Drake Maye throws 3 touchdowns
-Patriots once again battered by injuries in win
-New era begins as Jayson Tatum, Celtics embark on first season without Jaylen Brown
-Holy Cross men's ice hockey downed by Army
-CBS Sports Network to air Holy Cross at Lafayette men's basketball matchup
-Railers lose to Trois-Rivieres, 5-2
-Gov. Healey calls for girls flag football to become official M.I.A.A. varsity sport
>CARS: Tesla’s new flying Roadster performs stunning maneuvers during live unveiling
>NATIONAL: Deadly incident at Canada military base
-French police arrest 1,800 protesters after violent clashes and looting
-Air Force commando dies after falling from 170-foot rafters during fast-rope demonstration at college football game
-Tragic: Father of 3 stabbed to death while getting snacks for kids waiting at park
>NEW ENGLAND: What's ahead this week in the Matthew Farwell trial (2:52)
-After suspended drunken crash, Mass. candidate for lt. gov. suspends campaign (2:31)
-Ballot question 7: Could smaller lots make homes affordable? (2:27)
>COLLEGES: Leah Ben-Ami named executive director for Foundations Forward at Assumption
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Not declaring this item at customs can get you a $300 fine
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-The best and worst months to apply for a job, according to data
-Q&A: Good Feels grows amid cannabis industry uncertainty
>SHOPPING: Don't pay full price for fall and Halloween decor at these 6 stores
>HOMES: Real estate Q&A with Kathleen Goneau
>HEALTH: Why you may have trouble finding new flu shot at pharmacies (2:27)
-Tapeworm drug could treat disease that affects 190 million women
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Simple lemon chicken
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new 4-part Netflix docuseries on Mike Tyson (2:28)
>MOVIES: Family friendly Halloween movies
>CELEBRITY: Viola Davis reveals disease that left her with "9 out of 10" pain
-Elizabeth Hurley sparks engagement rumors with mysterious new diamond ring
>ANIMALS: Cat family shows up just as family says goodbye to their dog (1:59)
>HISTORY: A new book reveals the sickening extent of J.F.K.'s philandering
>GOOD NEWS: Man becomes oldest to fly with wingsuit, attempts to break record
-Meanwhile, in Las Vegas, man accused of stealing flamingo says he drank up to 40 beers before pulling off heist
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